Employment

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; must have phone accessibility, valid driver’s license and adequate transportation on-site and available to transport individuals; ability to provide support services in the home and community for adults with intellectual/ developmental disabilities, brain injuries and various medical/clinical conditions; Ability and willingness to demonstrate compassion, positivity, reliability, be team-oriented, participate in required training and team meetings; Ability to provide total care and physical assistance for individuals who require this level of support; Ability to provide support for individuals who may have mental health or behavioral challenges; ability to demonstrate positive social skills, courtesy, respect, professional boundaries and serve as a role model for individuals and co-workers; ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities:

Assist individuals with participation in recreational, social, community, spiritual activities within their respective home and community, based on individual choice and interest;

Assist individuals, as indicated, in all aspects of activities of daily living including areas of:

Health, hygiene, bathroom/toilet

Hoyer lift and transfers from wheelchairs

Changing garments and laundry

Meal preparation and shopping

Budgeting and finance

Bedroom and home cleanliness and exterior maintenance of home

Provide support to individuals to develop and sustain meaningful relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors;

Ensure each individual’s home offers safety, rest, satisfaction and enables individuals to have choice and control and feel at ease;

Participate as an active, positive member of the CMHS team, including, but not limited to, consistent attendance in team/house meeting and in-service training;

Understand, follow and adhere to company and site policy and procedure, related documentation, and clinical/medical protocols;

Consistently promote wellness-related activities in the home and community;

Acquire and maintain all program-mandated and regulatory training requirements